Huge Sell Off On Wall Street (AAPL, GOOG, WMT, CAT)

A massive sell off swept across Wall Street today, as traders and investors sold pretty much everything under the sun. The action in the markets today suggests that the big money is de-risking in a major way as a result of continued fears over what is unfolding in the Euro zone. The fear is palpable right now, as was evidenced by today's trading activity. Technology bellweathers such as Apple AAPL and Google GOOG were crushed, along with the broader market. Apple lost 4.26% to $237.76, and Google fell 3.93% to $475.01. Dow components such as Wal-Mart WMT and Caterpillar CAT also sold off very aggressively. CAT plunged 4.51% to $58.67, while Wal-Mart lost 3.28% to $51.30.